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The Fair Labor Standards Act restricts the use of child labor. The most recent changes to the law in 2010 expanded and clarified the types of activities and occupations forbidden to youth under the age of 18. Review the various restrictions to ensure that your county is in compliance. Remember that even where the rules do not apply to volunteers, allowing a minor to engage in an activity that is regulated or considered hazardous can increase potential liability in the event of an injury.
Generally, hazardous occupations involve using or exposure to various hazardous tools, power-driven equipment, and naturally dangerous conditions such as heat, pressure, fire, chemical hazards, explosive substances, and the like. Here are some examples:
This would include all restricted activities for the older age group, plus the following:
These provisions may be viewed on the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) website. Child labor regulations are covered in Title 29, Subtitle B, Chapter V, Subchapter A, Part 570 -Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation. Be careful to review both the CFR and the links to the Federal Register Material.
Review your youth employee occupational assignments and determine a plan for addressing any needed changes. For more information, contact CTSI at (303) 861 0507.
A PDF of this Technical Update is available here.
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